Suncoast Stargazers, Inc.

Astronomy Day Celebration

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Event

Join us at The Nest at Robinson Preserve for our Astronomy Day celebration. From 9:00 AM until noon we will be doing solar observing in H Alpha light, a telescope show and tell, astro imaging discussions, a meterorite display and A TELESCOPE GIVEAWAY!!! We will draw and announce our winner at noon.

Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

Time: 9 a.m. - noon Eastern

Location: Robinson Preserve
10299 9th Avenue Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Robinson Preserve
Manatee County, Florida Preserve
10299 9th Avenue Northwest
Bradenton, FL 34209
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county park/preserve

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Cloudy skies prevented solar observing but we did donate a telescope to one of the attendees. I was generally disappointed in the community turnout. Our brand new club banner made its debut.
Photo From Astronomy Day Celebration
We debuted our new banner. Also pictured is the telescope that we donated. Photo courtesy of Donna Wright.
Photo From Astronomy Day Celebration
We waited patiently for the sun to appear. It never did. Photo courtesy of Donna Wright.